Eight men were being quizzed by customs officers in Spain today, after a British-led operation netted cocaine weighing a record 3.6 tonnes and worth more than £250 million.

Eight men were being quizzed by customs officers in Spain today, after a British-led operation netted cocaine weighing a record 3.6 tonnes and worth more than &#xA3;250 million.

A former Second World War motor torpedo boat - used by the Germans and capable of high speeds - was suspected of transporting drugs into Europe.

The Royal Navy warship HMS Cumberland, Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Knight and aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm were involved in yesterday's operation.

The torpedo boat was boarded at high speed and all eight men were arrested by Spanish customs officers. They are now being questioned in custody in Spain. A Customs spokesman said it was a record haul.